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- Uzbekistan 1-0 Iran in the final (Alijonov 120')
- First CAFA Nations Cup title for Uzbekistan
- Tournament held 29 August to 8 September 2025
- President Mirziyoyev and FIFA's Infantino attended
- Uzbekistan unbeaten throughout the tournament
Uzbekistan claimed the CAFA Nations Cup for the first time on 8 September 2025, beating Iran 1-0 in the final at Tashkent's Olympic City Stadium. Khojiakbar Alijonov scored the decisive goal with a header in the 120th minute after the match had ended 0-0 in regular time.
The Tournament
The 2025 CAFA Nations Cup was the second edition of the Central Asian Football Association's biennial championship, held across Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from 29 August to 8 September. Uzbekistan were placed in Group A alongside Kyrgyzstan and Oman.
The hosts dominated their group, winning two and drawing one, scoring seven goals while conceding just two. Their path to the final set up a rematch against Iran, who had beaten them 1-0 in the inaugural 2023 final.
The Final
The final at Olympic City Stadium drew over 11,000 fans. Regular time produced no goals despite chances at both ends. Extra time looked set to end the same way until Alijonov rose highest to head home from a corner in the final minute, sending the stadium into celebration.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev attended the award ceremony and personally congratulated the squad. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was also in attendance.
Significance for the World Cup
The CAFA title gave Uzbekistan a confidence boost heading into their World Cup preparations. Beating Iran, one of Asia's strongest teams and their Group A rivals in qualification, proved Uzbekistan can compete against top-level opposition. The tournament also allowed the coaching staff to test depth options before the World Cup squad announcement.
Betting Angle
For bettors, the CAFA Cup victory underlined Uzbekistan's form trajectory. The team went through the entire tournament unbeaten, a pattern consistent with their qualifying campaign where they lost just once in 15 matches. This consistency makes them worth considering in Asian handicap markets at the World Cup, where their defensive solidity could keep matches tight even against Portugal and Colombia.
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